Chapter 514: Lan

Baifeng did not urge Yu's marriage, because Sui and Chinv were both quite concerned about it. As soon as Baifeng returned home, Sui began to nag him incessantly about which family had a good girl and which girl was suitable. However, Baifeng did not think the two of them could just arrange it for Yu; such a major life event still required asking for the opinion of the person involved.

Thus, Yu, who had left Baifeng's home many years ago, was once again called back for a meal, feeling very uncomfortable. Although he had grown up in Baifeng's home, now that he was at the dining table, he still felt like an outsider. He did not eat well, and while sitting, he felt as if there were needles beneath him, not daring to sit securely.

Although Baifeng and Sui told Yu that this was considered a family banquet and asked him not to be too restrained, Yu was now grown up and very sensible, with a clear sense of boundaries. He knew clearly that he was, after all, not a member of the Wang family. A family banquet was just a name; it really had nothing to do with him, other than the King and Queen caring for him.

Barely managing to finish this meal, the maids cleared everything away, but Baifeng's entire family remained in the dining room, waiting to watch the excitement. After all, finding a wife for Yu was still very interesting.

Yu also knew why Baifeng had called him over. Although he had some expectations, he was mostly confused, so he was already prepared to just pick a woman tonight and be done with it, so as not to trouble the King's family any further.

Sui placed a list in front of Yu. After Baifeng signaled, Sui began to introduce them one by one, asking Yu during the process if he was satisfied.

Yu could only remain silent. After all, there were too many people on that list; he basically did not know any of them and had never even heard of them, because they were not of his generation at all. He had never attended school; by the time the school was built, he was already helping the Shaman handle official business, so he did not know what to say. Sui assumed he was dissatisfied, so she continued to speak further down the list.

Yu became increasingly restless, so when Sui mentioned the name Lan, Yu steeled his heart and said it would be her. Although he had no idea who this girl was, he just thought the name sounded nice, so he made a blind choice just like that.

Sui glanced at Baifeng. Baifeng coughed lightly: "Are you sure it's her? There are still many more. Why not listen to your aunt finish the introduction before choosing slowly? It's a major life event, no need to rush."

Yu shook his head: "King, no need. Let it be Lan. Because I have no parents, I hope you can help me arrange it. Is that possible?"

Baifeng could only agree. It was Yu's own choice; perhaps he already knew that girl.

"Alright then, why don't you sit and chat with your younger siblings for a while before going back? I will speak with your two aunts to get it handled properly for you as soon as possible."

Yu hurriedly stood up: "No need, King. I should head back now. You don't need to rush either; I'm not in a hurry. Just look into it when you have time. You should rest early."

Baifeng also knew that Yu was very uncomfortable now, so he did not try to keep him, letting the guards help hold a Torch to escort Yu back.

According to what Sui said, this Lan had an average family background; her father was just an old craftsman in the Ministry of Works. But Zhi was quite good-looking. Of course, Sui said this based on Baifeng's aesthetic standards; now Sui had long since recognized her own beauty, and she did not like those bloated women who could barely walk.

Lan's studies were also very good. She had just graduated this year and entered the Ministry of Revenue to work. Because she was skilled in arithmetic, and earlier because of her studies and good grades, her future was bright, so her father had not been in a hurry to find a man for her. After all, if a woman's status was high, the man she found would also have a higher status. Now that she was working, her father had started to get anxious, but he could not find a man who caught his eye for the time being.

Sui and Baifeng both felt that Lan and Yu were quite suitable. Of course, Baifeng also felt that it was best for Yu not to find a family where the woman's status was too high. Otherwise, if his own status was high and the woman's was also high, that would not be a good thing. Human hearts—who can say for sure?

To avoid this chosen bride being snatched away by someone else, Baifeng told Sui to go find the women of that family first thing tomorrow morning to notify them—it was a notification, not a discussion.

With more than half of the troublesome matters resolved, Baifeng felt much more relaxed when he went to work the next day. It was just that Yu was a bit absent-minded. Baifeng smiled and did not say much; after all, he was a young man, so it was perfectly normal.

However, not long after, Xiong and Yishang arrived together, which made Baifeng nervous for a moment, thinking there was some major event in the Ministry of War.

As it turned out, the two of them were fidgety and unable to speak their minds. It did not look like a major event; rather, it seemed like they had come to ask for a favor.

So Baifeng asked: "You two have come—is it for official business or private business?"

Xiong said somewhat embarrassedly: "King, it is a private matter. It's about Shaoyin getting married..."

Upon hearing this, Baifeng hurriedly raised his hand to interrupt Xiong, then stood up and beckoned the two to go to his small office. It was quieter there, and no one would come; Baifeng was accustomed to resting there.

After Xiong and Yishang exchanged a glance, they followed him in.

Baifeng sat in the main seat, invited the two to sit, and then ordered the maids to boil tea. Baifeng trusted the Slaves he had trained; they knew what should be heard and what should not. Even if they heard it, they would not dare to speak nonsense, because Baifeng had long ago clearly stated that they were Slaves, and he could kill them at will.

As the head of the groom's family, Xiong took the initiative to speak: "King, it is like this. Shaoyin is getting older, isn't he? I heard you were arranging a wife for Yu, so I got anxious too. I thought about finding one for Shaoyin as well. As it happens, he has taken a liking to Yishang's daughter, Qinyang."

An image of a tomboy immediately appeared in Baifeng's mind. Because he loved and cherished his own daughter, these officials naturally followed suit, not only loving and caring for their sons but their daughters as well, even if only on the surface. Baifeng had seen Qinyang many times, and because she was indeed quite special, Baifeng's impression of her was still quite deep.

"That is a good thing. And the two of them are quite suitable. This doesn't require asking me; you two families can just decide. What, do you want me to officiate the wedding?"

Xiong and Yishang were stunned: "What is officiating a wedding?"

Baifeng waved his hand to let them ignore it. People getting married nowadays had absolutely no formalities at all. You just said a word, gave the woman's side some grain, and then took the person back. Only his and Sui's wedding had formalities, but everyone felt that ordinary people were not worthy, and they did not dare to, so everything was done very casually.